Michigan registered its program record eighth straight sweep to start the season, outdoing Oakland and LSU on Friday to open the Michigan Challenge. Colorado State also posted two wins on the day. CurrentPhoto via Michigan volleyball

Michigan Challenge

Michigan registered its program record eighth straight sweep to start the season, outdoing Oakland and LSU on Friday to open the Michigan Challenge. The team’s first win of the day marked the 600th career victory for head coach Mark Rosen. Colorado State also posted two wins on the day.

Day 1 Results

Colorado State led by as many as six in Set 3 (16-10) and led by five late (21-16) before LSU tied it up at 23. A Kirstie Hillyer kill and a block by junior middle Paulina Hougaard-Jensen and junior outside Olivia Nicholson ended the comeback attempt.

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Wendy Mayer has worked in athletics media relations for the last 20 years. The Northwest Missouri State alumna is currently senior writer for Volleymob.com after spending the last 15 years with Purdue athletics.